What are the responsibilities and job description for the Commercial Litigation Associate position at RemotePeople?
About the Company
We’re partnering with a well-regarded commercial litigation practice in Boston to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm represents businesses across a broad range of commercial disputes and is looking for someone who can step into live casework and carry real responsibility from day one.
About the Role
The team handles sophisticated commercial litigation from first filing through trial: contract and partnership disputes, business torts, class actions, and complex multi-party commercial litigation in Massachusetts state and federal courts. Associates here get direct client contact early, real deposition and motion practice reps, and a genuine path toward owning matters rather than staying buried in document review.
- Contract and partnership disputes
- Business torts
- Class actions
- Complex multi-party commercial litigation in Massachusetts state and federal courts
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of commercial litigation — investigation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, dispositive motions, and trial preparation
- Draft pleadings, briefs, dispositive motions, and client-facing advisory memos
- Represent clients in Massachusetts state and federal court, including hearings, mediations, and arbitrations
- Manage discovery workflows, including e-discovery
- Conduct legal research and help shape litigation strategy alongside senior attorneys
- Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active Massachusetts bar license (or eligible to waive in)
- 2 years of commercial litigation experience, law firm or in-house
- Demonstrated experience with one or more of: contract disputes, partnership/shareholder disputes, class actions, or complex business torts
- Strong academic credentials and excellent legal writing
- Court and deposition experience strongly preferred
- Ability to manage a caseload independently while working collaboratively with senior attorneys and clients
Required Skills
- Commercial litigation, all phases
- Legal research and writing
- Discovery management, including e-discovery
- Client counseling and communication
- Case and workload management
Preferred Skills
- Prior judicial clerkship
- Class action or multi-party litigation experience
- Business development and client relationship building
Equal Opportunity Statement
This isn’t a firm looking to backfill a seat — they’re actively growing their litigation bench and want someone who’ll take on real responsibility fast, with a clear path toward direct client ownership and eventual business development. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.